Cheap Homes for Rent in Linden Heights Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $500 (13 Rentals)

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Linden Heights, Des Moines, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Linden Heights Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Linden Heights area of Des Moines, IA is a Studio unit found at Village Green priced from $600. The Drake Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $630. Here are the most affordable Linden Heights apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Village GreenStudioStudio,1BA$600
The Drake ApartmentsB31BR,1BA$630
Ingersoll Park Studio Apartments 3607StudioStudio,1BA$675
Hampton House ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$699
Kingman Gardens1BR1BR,1BA$715

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Linden Heights, IA

As of August 03, 2025 the best value apartment in the Linden Heights area is the $1.00 price per square foot Model A Model at The Elmhurst in the in the Downtown Des Moines neighborhood starting from $1,300. The second greatest value Linden Heights apartment is the 2 bed Model at 2813 Cottage Grove Ave starting at $900 with a $0.82 price per square foot in the Drake Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Linden Heights apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The ElmhurstModel A2BR,2BA$1.00
2813 Cottage Grove Ave2 bed2BR,1BA$0.82
Hamilton ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.84
The 4220 Grand ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Large2BR,1.5BA$0.96
The Pointe on FleurOne Month FREE Rent - 2 Bedrooms2BR,1BA$0.87
JK Sully10752BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$0.99
Kingman Gardens2BR2BR,1BA$1.13
Imperial Grand PrixGrand Prix 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.10
MLK Brickstone ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.12
Weston Park ApartmentsPoppy1BR,1BA$1.21

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Frequently Asked Questions about Linden Heights

What type of rentals are currently available in Linden Heights?

There are currently 390 Apartments for Rent in Linden Heights, IA with pricing that ranges from $600 to $4,991. There are also 30 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Linden Heights ranging from $560 to $2,395.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Linden Heights?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Linden Heights ranges from $560 to $2,395 with an average monthly rent of $1,439.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Linden Heights?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Linden Heights range from $1,100 to $4,991, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,150 to $2,200. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,395 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $965.

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